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Sadie’s Kitchen wins National Enterprise Award Sadie’s Kitchen Comforting Bone Broth has won the award for Best Startup at the South Dublin National Enterprise Awards 2018, which recognise emerging...
View ArticleCoca-Cola outlines zero-sugar plans
Coca-Cola HBC has revealed that following extensive reformulation of its portfolio, a majority of its products now consist of low or no sugar, making them exempt from the new sugar tax set to be...
View ArticleTayto launches new Ultimate Festival Competition
Tayto has launched its Ultimate Festival Competition, offering entrants the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to not one, not two, but THREE of Europe’s biggest music festivals. This impressive...
View ArticleBaby love
AT A GLANCE: INFANT AND BABY Baby food is anticipated to see a value compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1% at constant 2017 prices over the forecast period with sales projected to reach €97 million...
View ArticleDelightful dairy
According to Euromonitor Ireland, various segments within the dairy category have grown during the year. Reports published in August 2017, show cheese in Ireland experienced current value growth of 4%...
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Aldi launches Aperini, based on popular Aperol Spritz cocktail The popular Italian aperitif Aperol Spritz is coming to Aldi in the form of Aperini Italian Aperitif. This latest addition, priced €7.99,...
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Catherine Fulvio helps launch Siúcra Easter Event Catherine Fulvio, Hugh Long and Stacey Forsyth were on hand to enjoy an afternoon of Easter activities, with children enjoying face painting and...
View ArticleSouthern Comfort Black brings New Orleans to Ireland
A robust new blend of Southern Comfort is aiming to engage with a renewed interest in American Whiskey this year. The 40% ABV premium Southern Comfort Black will be distributed by Hi-Spirits Ireland in...
View ArticleKeogh’s Crisps strikes deal with major international airline
One million packets of Keogh’s Crisps will soon be served on Emirates flights around the world, in a deal struck between the two brands at Bord Bia’s Marketplace 2018 networking event in Dublin this...
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Consumers to be tickled pink by new KitKat variety A fun new variety of KitKat is set to launch in the UK featuring a new “ruby chocolate” made from specially selected cocoa beans, giving the chocolate...
View ArticlePippa O’Connor and Oliver Callan launch Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps 2018
Back and ‘Cúler’ than ever, the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps programme for 2018 was launched recently by author, model and mother of two, Pippa O’Connor and impressionist and GAA fan, Oliver Callan. To...
View ArticleGinspiration!
Ireland’s gin renaissance has been in full swing in recent years, with manufacturers and consumers alike becoming more adventurous and experimental in terms of trying out different botanicals and taste...
View ArticleAll things nice!
There is no doubt of the renewed focus among consumers on healthy options for them and their families. This is a great thing, the long term effects of which, will surely lead to decreased obesity and...
View ArticleAt your service
Ireland’s foodservice market continues to grow and is now valued at a record €7.8 billion, comprising over 33,000 individual outlets, according to Bord Bia’s 2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights...
View ArticleTried and tested
Operating a franchise has many advantages for those who are considering starting a new business venture, with many successful established brands using the model to expand throughout both Ireland and...
View ArticleA real scoop!
In positive news for the ice cream sector, value sales of ice cream and frozen desserts increased by 2% to reach €166 million in 2017. A report entitled ‘Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts in Ireland’...
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Kelly’s Butchers launches new Kelly’s Breakfast Pack Not long after winning the the Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards in the Meat Category, Kelly’s Butchers has launched its All Day Breakfast...
View ArticleMilkybar’s “hi-tech chocolate” is a world-first
Nestlé UK & Ireland has unveiled Milkybar Wowsomes, which it describes as the first chocolate bar in the world to use an innovative sugar reduction technique devised by Nestlé’s researchers. Using...
View ArticleS.Pellegrino presents the ‘Fine Dining Lovers People’s Choice Award’
From the 12– 13 May in Milan, 21 talented young chefs from all corners of the world will showcase their culinary skills and creativity to compete for the prestigious S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 award....
View ArticleCoca-Cola Zero Sugar launches six-month national sampling campaign
Coca-Cola Ireland is gearing up for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar’s largest ever nationwide taste campaign. From this month until September, there will be 71 sampling opportunities throughout Ireland giving...
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